Pseudopanax (Adiantifolius Group) 'Cyril Watson'
lancewood 'Cyril Watson'
A bushy, evergreen shrub with thick, glossy, three-lobed leaves on upright stems. Yellow-green flowers, male and female on separate plants, may appear in summer, followed by black berries
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | Black | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Araliaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Pseudopanax are upright evergreen shrubs or trees, with simple or palmate leaves, often with a distinct juvenile form; inconspicuous green flowers, the sexes usually on separate trees, may be followed on female plants by berry-like fruits
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Under glass, or as a houseplant, grow in peat-free, loam-based compost with added sharp sand in bright, filtered light. In mild areas grow outdoors in fertile, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade, sheltered from cold, dry winds
Propagation
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Patio and container plants
- Mediterranean climate plants
Pruning
Pruning group 1, though may need restrictive pruning under glass and will tolerate hard pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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